Tourmaline better or WOrse than ceramic? so this product uses tourmaline...do you guys think that it works better or worse than ceramic?
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actually i did some research. tourmaline is better for your hair and it saves your hair from damage compared to ceramic. the only thing is that tourmaline is not as well known as ceramic. ceramic is more exspensive than tourmaline and actually protects it from the heat. ceramic was something that first came out before tourmaline flat irons and so there for they are well trusted.
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First, as far as the color goes .... it can vary. I have used it several times now and usually it's a gray to slightly gray/taupe but sometimes it dries more taupe/brown. I think it has something to do with how much it's worked (troweled) but I could be wrong. There may be another factor that affects the dry color. Generally though I'd say plan on a gray to slightly taupe-y gray dry color. As for ceramic, I did my backsplash with it. It was harder to do than a flat surface and had to be done in much thinner coats, especially the first couple. It doesn't want to stick, but eventually it will. The first coat shouldn't try to cover the tile. It's take at least one or two coats just to fill in the grout lines; at least from my experience. Once those coats are good and dry though, the first tile coat will stick at least to itself and while the tile coverage will be quite spotty at first, eventually you'll build enough so it works out. I had glossy ceramic, if you have a matte finish or a textured tile it might cover a little easier. Are you planning to do just ceramic or a counter/backsplash? I ask because I wouldn't consider it particularly durable for some uses. I am only partially satisfied with mine. From a looks stand point, it's not bad at all. I no longer have ugly chipped laminate counters and ceramic that doesn't match anything. In retrospect, however, especially from a practical standpoint. I wish I'd have just bit the bullet and ripped out the ceramic and lived with the counters until I could replace them. I didn't though, so these will work until I can afford to redo it all. It's not horrible by any means, and a lot of people really seem to like their counters. My overall opinion though is slightly less than thrilled. I don't hate them, but I certainly don't love them either. If there is a way to upload pix here I will show you my counter/backsplash combo that I did. If not, you're welcome to message me (I think there's an option for that) and I'll send the pic directly.
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I just got mine and I'm wondering if I should return, my drive shaft appears slightly bent and when I grind with nothing inside it scrapes ceramic on ceramic at one section of the rotation. :(
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From the research I have done. I feel it is. The ceramic does not chip off. I love ,y WearEver and will continue to use it all the time
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YesBut recently I have been using ceramic knives,the ceramics do hold an edge much longer.The henkels are great but you do need to keep them sharp either with a ceramic,pr diamond steel or a sharpening service or device....I love my good knives,sharp....
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I have porcelain tiles in my kitchen and REALLY didn't like how this product worked on same......far better results on the vinyl tile in my mud hall/laundry room. Hope this is of help.
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the ceramic on ours did not peel but scratches badly-even when washed with a smooth cloth. The instructions state to wash stains with baking powder and that scratches the ceramic so I would'nt recommend it.
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yes, it is Ceramic/Tourmaline Ion plates give a shinier, silkier result than regular ceramic flat iron in lesser time.Its great if you have thick hair, you have to run it a few more times through to get it flat.
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Your porcelain tile is shinny? This stuff made my tile (terazzo) dull. I don't know what it will do to porcelain.
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worked very well--if you go slow and use lots of water--on glass bricks. ceramic is basically glass fired onto a clay substrate. I have never tried it but I do not see a problem having used the drills to go through ceramic tiles. The only glass produce which would cause a problem would be 'tempered glass'. Once glass is tempered it is doubtful that the whole piece would not shatter--that is what it is designed to do. please tell me how the project went. dantoad@hotmail.com thank you, dan
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This is for others out there who may be confused about using heat protectant with an electrical appliance. Obviously, it is manufactured for this specific purpose. T's hair makes it sound as if you'd electrocute yourself merely by having wet hair while using an electric appliance say a hair dryer for instance. With the reference to finger drying that would at least distribute the product better.This does use tourmaline infused technology so I'm not sure if using the heat protectant would interfere with the shine that's supposed to give you. But that would be my only worry.
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I believe its the same but I've been using the Aztec Indian clay as of lately.... Way better results! Try it!
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Sorry I do not know as I have never tried it on anything ceramic. My guess is it should be ok but to be sure why not give the company a call. It is a great product for my cars and other outside items..........Alex Chaffin
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I own two sets of the Babyliss in both the ceramic (full set of rollers) and the titanium rollers(travel roller set). Personally I do not see any difference.... I love both. Supposedly the titanium heats at a lower temp thus minimizing frizz and hair damage BUT I have never had an issues with the ceramic set. Both are fabulous.
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yes, it is Ceramic/Tourmaline Ion plates give a shinier, silkier result than regular ceramic flat iron in lesser time. Its great if you have thick hair, you have to run it a few more times through to get it flat.
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Hi Judy It will be better to use designated glass cutters I use Montolit it is an Italian cutter you get a cleaner cut and less grinding as a result. These tile cutters which are great for ceramics will crush the glass rather than cut.
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I use it on ceramic pieces (vases, pots, etc) that I make. I've found that it helps make the colors deeper and easier to see. Then again, a bit different from your needs, but I hope it helps a bit.